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Minus-8 Layer 2.0vsOrient Star Semi Skeleton

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Layer 2.0
Minus-8Layer 2.0
MSRP $398
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Semi Skeleton
Orient StarSemi Skeleton
MSRP $465
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Layer 2.042mm
Semi Skeleton39.3mm
Power Reserve
Layer 2.0—
Semi Skeleton50h
Water Resistance
Layer 2.0100m
Semi Skeleton100m
MSRP
Layer 2.0$398
Semi Skeleton$465

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
—
Mechanical
Diameter
42mm
39.3mm
Thickness
0mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.2mm
Finish
—
—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
—
Yes
Dial Color
—
Navy

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Orient F6R42
Power Reserve
0h
50h
Jewels
0
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$398
$465
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